Free writing

On Labor Day I went to visit my cousins in the Dunwoody area since school was not in session.  I always enjoy visiting them because they are a fun group to be around, plus my Uncle Tariq makes some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life.  While talking around the kitchen table with the fam, I would glance over at my Uncle every once in a while to see my uncle flipping something, measuring, adding a spice, or tasting some food.  After watching him cook for a while, then tasting his creation, I decided that I need to learn how to cook.

There are a few reasons for wanting to learn how to cook, the first has to do with a desire to not eat junk food for the rest of my life.  As of right now my metabolism is such that I can eat whatever I want and I don’t gain a pound.  My dad used to be the same way, so I know what is in store for me.  Being able to cook for myself would provide a healthy alternative to eating EasyMac until I die.

Cooking would also give me something to practice and perfect on a day to day basis.  I don’t like to do very much, but I like to be good at whatever it is that I do.  Cooking something everyday would give me lots of opportunities to practice the art of cooking.  It would give me a chance to perfect recipes and ingredients.  It would be kind of like that Pixar movie Ratatouille.  That was the one with the rat that cooked in a famous French restaurant.

I LOVE food.  If I have the option to eat at a restaurant I jump at the notion.  The only problem with eating out all the time is that is gets very very expensive.  Cooking for myself would save money and time.  I could then used that saved money to go on a vacation, buy a nicer car, house, or maybe even a luxury yacht.   

I could also use cooking to entertain.  Hosting parties and serving my delicious food for everybody to enjoy.  I could entertain guests on my luxury yacht and cook up something delicious and tropical as we make our way to the Bahamas.  

Overall, cooking can only improve my health, budget, and way of life that I don’t think anything else can.  I should probably get started, it is time for some lunch.....